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Bumps on my 78’s rear tub/fenders?
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Beginning to take a conservative look at my ambulance doors. Not too bad above but some holes rusting through down below. On the license plate door the PO has some bondo work going on. Probably happened about the same time they were filling the big rusted holes in the sill with netting/bondo. The black rubber grommets are painted over - part of the right rear spot painting that was done at some point.
Going to take my time on these, mainly because I don't really know what I'm doing (as usual)
. There is also a little bondo inside on the lower back of the license plate door. I'll start by just a chemical strip of the paint down low and try to see what's going on.
The Fantic Motors decal is interesting.
From Google:
Fantic Motor is an Italian manufacturer of motorcycles. The company began in 1968, manufacturing and exporting enduro motorcycles, mini-bikes and go-karts. Today they continue in the same genre, though the names have changed to dual-sport and motard (supermoto), and they have not returned to the US market.
Going to take my time on these, mainly because I don't really know what I'm doing (as usual)
. There is also a little bondo inside on the lower back of the license plate door. I'll start by just a chemical strip of the paint down low and try to see what's going on.The Fantic Motors decal is interesting.
From Google:
Fantic Motor is an Italian manufacturer of motorcycles. The company began in 1968, manufacturing and exporting enduro motorcycles, mini-bikes and go-karts. Today they continue in the same genre, though the names have changed to dual-sport and motard (supermoto), and they have not returned to the US market.
Shoot a good close-up picture of the Fantic sticker so you can get it reprinted and put it back on later. I've got a USMC sticker that I can't live without, but it's in a spot that needs work.
One of my amby doors is good, and one is bad enough that it needs one of these installed:
One of my amby doors is good, and one is bad enough that it needs one of these installed:
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Hard to tell in the photo but that's on the glass - so as long as I don't break a window I'm OK
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Pulling the weather stripping off.
The 3M stuff seems to work well for this.
Driver's side door not so bad, passenger side is the bondo.
The 3M stuff seems to work well for this.
Driver's side door not so bad, passenger side is the bondo.
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The left side door - not so bad.
But sure enough, inside the lower passenger/license plate door has a really nice bondo job
using some of the same dark gray, fiberglass netting that was stuffed in the sill. This junk is a real pita to get off.
But sure enough, inside the lower passenger/license plate door has a really nice bondo job
using some of the same dark gray, fiberglass netting that was stuffed in the sill. This junk is a real pita to get off.
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I like that body hammer box!
Yeah - not a bad way to keep a dozen hammers handy - if I only knew how to use them ...
Your are doing incredible work! Love the Fantic sticker, I dig Italian bikes. Keep up the great work , I look forward to this thread for inspiration.
How is that adhesive remover with respect to the paint? I've got some cleanup to do around my new weather strip.
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It's weird stuff in that it takes a little time to work everything off. Not "paint aggressive" like acetone (on my OLD/CURED paint anyway) and softens up some stuff that acetone has no effect on. I got the old rubber off with this stuff/putty knife without breaking it (even though it needs replacing anyway). Then just rubbing with rag and this stuff seems to remove anything still there without hurting the paint. Doesn't smell great so a little fresh air is called for.
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Where's the steel when you need it?
Oh boy.
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Not at all - just a new challenge
BTW - didn't find any worms but I did find the usual hornet's nest.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-land...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item53e8662776
He sells them by single door also. Might be an option.....
He sells them by single door also. Might be an option.....
Not at all - just a new challenge
BTW - didn't find any worms but I did find the usual hornet's nest.
Gus.
If anybody has half of your patience and skill it's a no problem. I just couldn't resist.
"Ain't no hill for a climber!"
:cheers!:
Alex
Saw a set for $200 with no bids.
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Working out some dimensions on the ambulance door skins. Not sure which direction to go at this point. Getting drawings together and may try to weasel Kevin into bending up a few channels at some point. Looking (again) at making a small brake for bending sheet and maybe pick up a metal Shrinker/Stretcher set or try making a hammer form, etc. for doing corners.
The bottom skins from after market (Cool Cruisers, etc.) seem pricy and I'm worried about fit, workmanship, etc. I've relocated a set of ambulance doors (from a 75) I looked at 3-4 years ago that were in pretty good shape with all the hardware and glass. They are a good distance/drive away but may be the fall back if all this doesn't work out. May get them anyway if they look as good as I remember.
The bottom skins from after market (Cool Cruisers, etc.) seem pricy and I'm worried about fit, workmanship, etc. I've relocated a set of ambulance doors (from a 75) I looked at 3-4 years ago that were in pretty good shape with all the hardware and glass. They are a good distance/drive away but may be the fall back if all this doesn't work out. May get them anyway if they look as good as I remember.
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Not much time in the garage lately.
Two "big-bump" noise points getting fixed - new nylon bushing, etc. for hood and tire carrier. OME nylon bushing, hardware, etc. for tire carrier on order from Toyota. I used front door type bushings for hood hinges - tight fit but no more jumping around/noise on the hood.
Two "big-bump" noise points getting fixed - new nylon bushing, etc. for hood and tire carrier. OME nylon bushing, hardware, etc. for tire carrier on order from Toyota. I used front door type bushings for hood hinges - tight fit but no more jumping around/noise on the hood.
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